************************************************************************ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Suikoden Tactics (US) Rhapsodia (jpn) Orb / Rune Guide Version 0.4b By a_tumiwa (a_tumiwa@yahoo.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ _____________ ___.___ ____ __.________ ________ ___________ _______ / _____/ | \ | |/ _|\_____ \ \______ \ \_ _____/ \ \ \_____ \| | / | < / | \ | | \ | __)_ / | \ / \ | /| | | \ / | \| ` \| \/ | \ /_______ /______/ |___|____|__ \\_______ /_______ /_______ /\____|__ / \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ ________________ ____________________.____________ _________ \__ ___/ _ \ \_ ___ \__ ___/| \_ ___ \ / _____/ | | / /_\ \/ \ \/ | | | / \ \/ \_____ \ | |/ | \ \____| | | \ \____/ \ |____|\____|__ /\______ /|____| |___|\______ /_______ / ORB \/ \/ \/ \/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- | Table of Contents | ----------------------- 1. Introduction and legal 2. Version History 3. Orb/Rune List (info,data,how to get) 4. Gameshark code for rune 5. FAQ 6. list all of the runes that showing up in suikoden 7. Thanks credit --------------------------- |1. INTRODUCTION and LEGAL| --------------------------- *INTRODUCTION By equipping Runes, powerful magic and abilities will become available. Some Runes enhance character attributes or offer other effects to the unit. Orb is an item that need to be equipped on character so that character can use rune . You need rune to use magic. you can buy orb in rune shop or from chest or dropped by enemy or use rene to dig and if u are lucky u will get it , then you need to attach that orb for your character. a few runes are permanent on that character,example like Jeane`s Charm rune, u cannot unequipped it from jeane. and remember , when u finish the game , all orb/rune that equip to your character will lost when playing new game+ Fighter get his/her 2nd slot rune when SKL stats reach 21,and 40 SKL for the third slot (skill rune).Figther use SKL to open his new rune slot and Mage use MGC to open her/his new rune slot *LEGAL this guide was created only for GAMEFAQS & you can only see on www.gamefaqs.com -------------------- |2. VERSION HISTORY| -------------------- version 0.4 - explain how to get one by one rare orb/rune version 0.3 - list all runes with the effects version 0.2b - add gameshark code version 0.2 - list all the name of runes ----------------------- 1. Elemental Magic Runes (always exist in suikoden series) ----------------------- ***Water Rune - Magic Rune that enables water magic. how to get : common rune, many rune shops sell it lv.1 Water Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Water. effect : element change to water special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : instantaneous lv.2 Kindness Drops - Completely heal one unit's HP and status ailments. effect : HP/ailments heal, element change to water special notes : none enemy/ally disction : not applicable casting time : instantaneous lv.3 Breath of Ice - Damage units within range. effect : power 30 , element change to water special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : fast lv.4 Kindness Rain - Heal HP and status ailments of units within range. effect : HP/ailments heal, element change to water special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : medium ***Flowing Rune - Magic Rune that enables more powerful water magic. how to get : 1. Simeon Has it 2. dropping by Flowing dragon at obel ruins lv.6 (chance 30%-40%) 3. one of the chest at obel ruins lv.6 / water chamber lv.1 Flowing Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Water. effect : element change to water special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : instantaneous lv.2 Breath of Ice - Damage units within range. effect : element change to water special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : instantaneous lv.3 Kindness Rain - Heal HP and status ailments of units within range. effect : HP/ailments heal, element change to water special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : medium lv.4 Silent Lake - Always silences enemy units within range. effect : silence , element change to water special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : instantaneous -my note : very large area affected ***Fire Rune - Magic Rune that enables fire magic. how to get : common rune, many rune shops sell it lv.1 Flame Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Fire. effect : element change to fire special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : instantaneous lv.2 Flaming Arrows - Deal fire-based damage to one unit. effect : power 35, element change to fire special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : instantaneous lv.3 Blazing Wall- Damage units on Fire. effect : power 30 special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : fast lv.4 Explosion - Damage units within range. effect : power 55 , element change to fire special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : medium ***Rage Rune - Magic Rune that enables more powerful fire magic. how to get : 1.dropping by rage dragon at obel ruins lv.6 / rage chamber (chance 30%-40%) 2. dig from graska palace lv.1 Raging Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Fire. effect : element change to fire special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : instantaneous lv.2 Blazing Wall- Damage units on Fire. effect : power 30 special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : fast lv.3 Explosion - Damage units within range. effect : power 55 , element change to fire special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : medium lv.4 Final Flame - damage units within range effect : power 80 , element change to fire special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : slow ***Wind Rune - Magic Rune that enables wind magic. how to get : common rune, many rune shop sell it lv.1 Wind Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Wind. Effect : element change to wind Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not appicable Casting Time : instantaneous lv.2 Wind of Sleep - Puts units within range to sleep (Sometimes!). Effect : sleep, element change to wind Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : instantaneous lv.3 Healing Wind - Heal HP of units within range. Effect : HP heal , element change to Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : instantaneous lv.4 The Shredding - Damage units within range. Effect : power 45 , element change to wind Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : medium ***Cyclone Rune - Magic Rune that enables more powerful wind magic. how to get : 1.dropping by cyclone dragon at obel ruins lv.6 (chance 30%-40%) 2.Roger has it 3.dig from battle of Port Merseto lv.1 Cyclone Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Wind. Effect : element change to wind Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not appicable Casting Time : instantaneous lv.2 Healing Wind - Heal HP of units within range. Effect : HP heal , element change to Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : instantaneous lv.3 The Shredding - Damage units within range. Effect : power 45 , element change to wind Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : medium lv.4 Shining Wind - Damages all enemies and heals allies on Wind Elemental Effect : Damages all enemies and heals all allies that are on Wind Elemental Terrain. Enemy/Ally Distinction: Yes Casting Time: Slow ***Earth Rune - Magic Rune that enables earth magic. how to get : common rune, many rune shops sell it lv.1 Earth Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Earth. Effect : change terrain element in affected areas to earth Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : instantaneous lv.2 Clay Guardian - Increase PDF and MDF for units within range. Effect : PDF/MDF up, element change to earth Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : instantaneous lv.3 Vengeful Child - Protection against Magic/Skills once (one ally). Effect : MAG/SKL Immunity once, element change to earth Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : instantaneous lv.4 Earthquake - Deal damage to units within range 10 times randomly. Effect : power 60, unbalance , element to earth Special Notes : only ground units Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : slow ***M.Earth Rune - Magic Rune that enables more powerful earth magic. how to get it : 1.dropping by M.earth dragon at obel ruins lv.6 (chance 30%-40%) 2. treasure chest on battle of small border village lv.1 Mother Earth Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Earth. Effect : change terrain element in affected areas to earth Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : instantaneous lv.2 Vengeful Child - Protection against Magic/Skills once (one ally). Effect : MAG/SKL Immunity once, element change to earth Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : instantaneous lv.3 Earthquake - Deal damage to units within range 10 times randomly. Effect : power 60, unbalance , element to earth Special Notes : only ground units Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : slow lv.4 Canopy Defense - Protection against Magic/Skills once (nearby units). Effect: Protects units within range of effect from Skills and Magic, but only works once. Changes terrain to earth. Enemy/Ally Distinction: No Casting Time: Slow ***Lightning Rune - Magic Rune that enables lightning magic. how to get : common rune, many rune shops sell it lv.1 Lightning Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Lightning. Effect : change terrain element in affected areas to earth Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : instantaneous lv.2 Thunder Runner - Damage central unit and those around it. Effect : damage central unit and those around it Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : instantaneous lv.3 Berserk Blow - Damage one unit Effect : power 70 ,element change to lightning Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : fast lv.4 Heavenly Thunder - Damage units on Lightning. Effect : power 50 Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : slow ***Thunder Rune - Magic Rune that enables more powerful lightning magic. how to get : 1.dropping by thunder dragon at obel ruins lv.6/lightning chamber (chance 30%-40%) 2. Jeane has it lv.1 Thunder Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Lightning. Effect : change terrain element in affected areas to lightning Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : instant lv.2 Berserk Blow - Damage one unit Effect : power 70 ,element change to lightning Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : fast lv.3 Heavenly Thunder - Damage units on Lightning. Effect : power 50 Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : slow lv.4 Furious Blow - Damage one unit. Effect : power 100 , element change to lightning Special Notes : none Enemey/Ally Distinction : not applicable Casting Time : slow --------------- 2. Sword Rune --------------- ***Flowing Sword Rune - A skill rune that enables use of the Flowing Sword. how to get : can buy from all rune shops lv.1 Water Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Water. effect : element change to water special notes : none enemy/ally disction : not applicable casting time : instantaneous -my note : 5 squares lv.2 Flowing Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Water. effect : element change to water special notes : none enemy/ally disction : not applicable casting time : instantaneous - my note : 13 squares lv.3 Flowing Sword - Enter magic Flowing sword state after attacking the enemy. effect : added damage from magic,element change to water special notes : user enters water magic sword state enemy/ally disction : no casting time : instantaneous ***Rage Sword Rune - A skill rune that enables use of the Rage Sword. how to get : can buy from all rune shops lv.1 Flame Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Fire. effect : element change to fire special notes : none enemy/ally disction : not applicable casting time : instantaneous -my note : 5 squares lv.2 Rage Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Fire. effect : element change to fire special notes : none enemy/ally disction : not applicable casting time : instantaneous - my note : 13 squares lv.3 Sword of Rage - Enter magic Rage sword state after attacking the enemy. effect : added damage from magic,element change to fire special notes : user enters fire magic sword state enemy/ally disction : no casting time : instantaneous ***Cyclone Sword Rune - A skill rune that enables use of the Cyclone Sword. how to get : can buy from all rune shops lv.1 Wind Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Wind. effect : element change to wind special notes : none enemy/ally disction : not applicable casting time : instantaneous lv.2 Cyclone Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Wind. effect : element change to wind special notes : none enemy/ally disction : not applicable casting time : instantaneous lv.3 Cyclone Sword - Enter magic Cyclone sword state after attacking the enemy. effect : added damage from magic,element change to wind special notes : user enters wind magic sword state enemy/ally disction : no casting time : instantaneous ***M.Earth Sword Rune - A skill rune that enables use of the Mother Earth Sword. how to get : can buy from all rune shops lv.1 Earth Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Earth. effect : element change to earth special notes : none enemy/ally disction : not applicable casting time : instantaneous lv.2 Mother Earth Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Earth. effect : element change to earth special notes : none enemy/ally disction : not applicable casting time : instantaneous lv.3 Mother Earth Sword - Enter magic Mother Earth sword state after attacking the enemy. effect : added damage from magic,element change to earth special notes : user enters earth magic sword state enemy/ally disction : no casting time : instantaneous ***Thunder Sword Rune - A skill rune that enables use of the Thunder Sword. how to get : can buy from all rune shops lv.1 Lightning Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Lightning. effect : element change to lightning special notes : none enemy/ally disction : not applicable casting time : instantaneous lv.2 Thunder Force - Change terrain element in affected areas to Lightning. effect : element change to lightning special notes : none enemy/ally disction : not applicable casting time : instantaneous lv.3 Thunder Sword - Enter magic Thunder sword state after attacking the enemy. effect : added damage from magic,element change to lightning special notes : user enters lightning magic sword state enemy/ally disction : no casting time : instantaneous ----------------------- 3. Skill Rune (or command rune) ----------------------- ***Viper Rune - Special Skill Rune for one-handed-sword users. character that can use : jewel lv.1 Poison Slash - Deal 1.0 x normal damage to one enemy. Effect : power 1.0x normal damage to one enemy Special notes : none Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous lv.2 Viper Bite - Deal 1.0 x normal damage to one enemy. Effect : power 1.0x normal , death Special notes : none Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantanenous lv.3 hydra - Deal 1.0x normal damage to units within range Effect : power 1.0x normal , poison Special notes : none Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous ***Titan Rune - Special Skill Rune for great-sword users. lv.1 Giant's Hand - Deal 1.0 x normal damage to one enemy. Effect : power 1.5x normal Special notes : 10% damage to user Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous lv.2 Giant's Foot - Deal 1.5 x normal damage to one enemy. Effect : power 1.5x normal damage to one enemy Special notes : 20% damage to user Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous lv.3 Giant`s Roar - Deal 1.2x normal damage to enemies in range Effect : power 1.5x normal Special notes : 30% damage to user Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous - note : damage surround enemies. ***Hawk Rune - Special Skill Rune for archery. lv.1 Shadow Weave - Inflict Shadow Weave on one enemy (sometimes!). Effect : shadow weave Special notes : none Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous -my note : shadow weave means cannot move lv.2 Strong Arm - Deal 1.5 x normal damage to one enemy. Effect : 1.5x normal Special notes : users becomes unbalanced Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : intantaneous lv.3 Dance of the Hawk - Deal 1.0 x damage to units within range. Effect : power 1.0x normal, shadow wave Special notes : users becomes unbalanced Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous ***White Tiger Rune - Special Skill Rune for hand-to-hand users. character that can use : empty Hand fighter (karl , lalacle) lv.1 Gather Strength - Double the power of unit's next attack. Effect : double power of next attack Special notes : cannot redouble Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous lv.2 Steel Curtain - Increase PDF by 50% until unit's next turn. Effect : +50% PDF until unit`s next turn Special notes : counter attack skill doesn`t work Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous -my note : i think your dogde skill also reduced lv.3 Air shot - deal 2.0x normal damage to units within range Effect : power 2.0x normal Special notes : user becomes unbalanced Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous -my note : one of the best , my most favourite spell,do damage to 3 squares in horizontal/vertical line ***Lion Rune - Special Skill Rune for claw users. character that can use : ninja (Mizuki , akaghi) lv.1 Piercing Claw - Deal 1.0 x normal damage to one enemy. Effect : power 1.0x normal , impale 1 enemy Special notes : none Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous - my note : good for escape if you are surrounded lv.2 Shredding Claw - Deal 1.5 x normal damage to units within range. Effect : power 1.5x normal Special notes : users become unbalanced Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : yes lv.3 beast king claw - Deal 2.0x normal damage to one enemy Effect : power 2.0x normal Special notes : 20% damage to user Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : Instantaneous ***Unicorn Rune - Special Skill Rune for spear-fighting. character that can use : lino en kuldes , reinhold lv.1 First Style - Deal 1.0 x normal damage to units within range. Effect : power 1.0x normal Special notes : users become unbalanced Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous lv.2 Second Style - Deal 1.2 x normal damage to units within range. Effect : power 1.2x normal Special notes : users become unbalanced Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous lv.3 third style - deals 1.5x normal damage to units within range Effect : power 1.5x normal Special notes : users become unbalanced Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous ***Eagle Rune - Special Skill Rune for missile-weapon users. lv.1 Clairvoyance - Attack with triple normal range. Effect : attack with triple normal range Special notes : accuracy halved Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous lv.2 Piercing Shot - Deal 1.5 x normal damage to enemies within range. Effect : power 1.5x normal Special notes : user become unbalanced Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous lv.3 Smoking Shot - Deal 1.0x normal damage to units within range Effect : power 1.0x normal , bucket Special notes : user becomes unbalanced Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : Instantaneous ***Gozz Rune - Special Skill Rune for axe users. character that can use : Dario,Nalleo note : better give this rune for Nalleo, if u attach to Dario, then u need around lv.48-50 to unlock lv.3 lv.1 Helmet Split - Deal 1.5 x normal damage to one enemy. Effect : power 1.5x normal Special notes : user becomes unbalanced Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : Instantaneous lv.2 Earth Split - Deal 0.5x normal damage to units within range Effect : power 0.5x normal , unbalance Special notes : user become unbalance Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous - my note : 12 square around your character. lv.3 Crush - deal 2.0x normal damage to 1 enemy Effect : power 1.0x normal,unbalance Special notes : user become unbalance Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : Instantaneous ------------------------ 4.Mounted Skill Rune ------------------------ ***Kangacorn Rune - Special Skill Rune for use while riding Kangacorns. lv.1 Rush - Impale one enemy for 2.0 x normal damage. Effect: Rushes an enemy for 2.0x normal damage. Use takes 20% of maximum HP damage though. Enemy/Ally Distinction: No casting time : instantaneous lv.2 Kangacorn Spirit - Cause temporary berserk, increased PDF/MDF. Effect: Causes a temporary Berserk, raising physical and magical defense. Enemy/Ally Distinction: Not Available casting time : instantaneous ***Giant Owl Rune - Special Skill Rune for use while riding Giant Owls. lv.1 Wind Blade - Deal 0.5 x normal damage to units within range. Effect: Deals 0.5x normal damage to all units within a range of effect. Wind elemental. Enemy/Ally Distinction: No casting time : instantaneous lv.2 Owl Heart - Causes temporary berserk, increased accuracy/dodging Effect: Causes a temporary Berserk, raising accuracy and dodge percentage. Enemy/Ally Distinction: Not Available casting time : instantaneous ---------------------- 5. Permanent Runes ----------------------- note : u cannot buy this rune/orb anywhere nor un-equip it ***Rune of Punishment - Rune governing atonement and forgiveness. lv.1 Eternal Ordeal - Damage one unit. effect : power 40 special notes : none enemy/ally disction : not applicable casting time : instantaneous -my note : good for attack far distance enemy lv.2 Double Edged Sword - Deal damage to units within range 8 times randomly. effect : power 10 special notes : no enemy/ally disction : not applicable casting time : fast - my note : not effective for elemental enemies lv.3 Voice of Death - Kill one unit (high probability). effect : death special notes : none enemy/ally disction : not applicable casting time : instantaneous - my note : not effective for skeletons and boss lv.4 Everlasting Mercy - heals allies and damage enemies within range effect : power 90 , ally HP heal special notes : none enemy/ally disction : yes casting time : slow ***Falcon Rune - Special Skill Rune for Kika. lv.1 Falcon Slash - Deal 1.2 x normal damage to one enemy. effect : power 1.2x normal,no counter special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : instantaneous lv.2 Falcon Thrust - Deal 2.0 x normal damage to one enemy. effect : power 2.0x normal , no counter special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : instantaneous lv.3 Falcon Storm Thrust - Deal 3.0 x normal damage to one enemy. effect : power 3.0x normal , no counter special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : instantaneous ***Swallow Rune - Special Skill Rune for Kyril. note : lv.3 can only be gotten by story lv.1 = Flying Swallow - Deal 0.8 x normal damage to one enemy. Effect : Power 0,8x normal damage to 1 enemy Special notes : none Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous -my note : can reach enemy until 3 squares in your horizontal/vertical line lv.2 = Flying Swallow Cut - Deal 0.5 x normal damage to enemies within range. Effect : power 0,5x normal damage Special notes : none Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : Instantaneous -my note : damage enemies around you ( 8 squares) lv.3 = Flying swallow slash - deal 3.0x normal damage to one enemy Effect : power 3.0x normal damage to one enemy Special notes : none Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous -my note : can only be gotten by story , one of the strongest skill/spell rune ***Shrike Rune - Special Skill Rune for Mizuki. lv.1 Shrike Impale - Impale one enemy for 1.0 x normal damage. effect : power 1.0x normal , impale 1 enemy special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : instantaneous lv.2 Skull Thrust - Deal 1.5 x normal damage to one enemy. effect : power 1.5x normal , stun special notes : none enemy/ally disction : no casting time : instantaneous lv.3 pile driver - deal 2.0 normal damage to one enemy effect : power 2.0x or 0.5x normal, stun special notes : 20% damage to user enemy/ally disction : no casting time : instantaneous -my note : if u like WWE,then u like this move to :) ***Red Rose Rune - Magnificent Skill Rune for Reinbach. lv.1 Red Rose Etude - Deal 1.0 x normal damage to one enemy. Effect : power 1.0x normal ,sleep Special notes : none Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous lv.2 Red Rose Minuet - Put units within range to sleep (sometimes!). Effect : sleep Special notes : none Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous lv.3 Ronda - Deal 0.8x normal damage to units within range Effect : power 0.8x normal damage to units within range Special notes : none Enemy/Ally distinction : no Casting Time : instantaneous ***Charm Rune charms all allies (Jeane only) note : means sometimes one of your allies near Jeane will protect Jeane and get that damaged instead of Jeane. ***Firefly Rune Lures enemies to target this unit first (Eugene only). -note : if u want to use Eugene,u need to equip him with the best armor ***Mischief Rune When stealing, causes status aliment in victim (Noah only). ***Chameleon Rune Changes favoured element daily (Mitsuba only). -my note : useless rune ------------------- 6. Support Runes ------------------ ***Rune of balance where to buy : Na-nal rune shop,illuya rune shop user cannot unbalanced my note : unbalanced status means can`t counter,guard,dodge ***Wizard Rune how to get : 1.sometimes dig from terran plains, 2.small border village sell it Converts 1/2 of magic defense to magic attack. -my note : just equip jeane with this rune,then use Furious blow.. ***Sunbeam Rune where to buy : deserted island shop Heals small amount of HP after owner's turn ends. - my note : heals about 5% of your total hp ***Balloon Rune where to buy : desert island Chance of enemy getting a balloon attached when hit. -my note : 1 balloon - nothing happen 2 balloons - jump raised to +3 3 balloons - withdraw from battle ***Drain Rune - steals HP from enemies Heals HP when owner scores a critical hit. how to get : obel ruins lv.2 , when u get the stage with 5 kind of element enemies,5 skeletons (each element enemy is same line with each skeleton) , and about 5-6 birds on the hole area. ***Bucket Rune where to buy : sometimes in nest of pirates` shop(bargain) Chance of enemy getting a bucket over head when hit. -my note : bucket status = descreased accuracy ***Killer Rune where to buy : common Increases chance of a critical hit. ***Counter Rune where to buy : common Increases chances of dodging and counterattacking. ***Warrior Rune where to buy : haruna rune shop Converts 1/2 of physical defense to Strength -my note : good for high dodge stats/skills character, because they are rarely being attacked. ***Gale Rune where to buy : haruna rune shop Increases your character speed. ***Hunter rune where to buy : sometimes chiepoo sell it,especially when he "bankrupt". lowers attack but makes enemies always drop an item -my note : not all enemies,better chance of dropping when killing enemy, your attack become only about 1%-5% damage ***Skunk rune Reduces chance of being targeted by enemies -my note : good for low defense character, like mage ***Silence Rune chance of enemy getting silenced when a hit is scored. -my note : silence means cannot use rune. ***violence rune berserk stage + increased PDF/MDF when HP falls to 1/2 my note : good for character with high dodge stats/skills , example like mizuki how to get : -random in the middle chest on obel ruins lv.5 -dig from battle of graska palace -------------- 7. Special Runes -------------- note : the rune that help you with special thing/effect/condition *** Fortune Rune Increase amount of experience and skill points gained how to get : - dig from Terrana Plains ***Champion Rune -fewer weak enemies -Decreases chance of encountering weak enemies. -always encountering a higher lv enemies how to get it : - in the chest at obel ruins lv.5 ***Prosperity increase amount of potch gained from defeated units - note : want to make easy money? go to obel ruins lv.1 and kill all enemies, 3 new enemies will always revive again , just put your strong characters there. how to get :-obel ruins lv.4 , when u get the stage with a bunch of element enemies (all are element enemies,no bird ,no skeleton). it`s random to get this stage. -random in chest on floor 5th obel ruins on fire day note: i get info that u can find Prosperity,Drain and violence sometimes from dig at obel ruins lv.2-6 . Need more info. ------------------- *|4.Gameshark Code| ------------------- source from : yoko and Skiller Master Code M) CB6+/GS3+/Xp4+ 90381BB0 0C0E5A9A M) CB/GS/Xp F0381BB0 00381BB4 <--- might not work for u Try M) CB/GS/Xp F0381BB0 0000000E Item Slots 1 -100+ (These replace the items on that slot, though not all, since the game tends to sort the items via item type.) u can only mod the slots u have so if u have only 6 items u can only mod 6 items . 206795B8 0063???? 206795C0 0063???? 206795C8 0063???? 206795D0 0063???? 206795D8 0063???? 206795E0 0063???? 206795E8 0063???? 206795F0 0063???? 206795F8 0063???? 20679600 0063???? 20679608 0063???? 20679610 0063???? 20679618 0063???? 20679620 0063???? 20679628 0063???? 20679630 0063???? 20679638 0063???? 20679640 0063???? 20679648 0063???? 20679650 0063???? 20679658 0063???? 20679660 0063???? 20679668 0063???? 20679670 0063???? 20679678 0063???? 20679680 0063???? 20679688 0063???? 20679690 0063???? 20679698 0063???? 206796A0 0063???? 206796A8 0063???? 206796B0 0063???? 206796B8 0063???? 206796C0 0063???? 206796C8 0063???? 206796D0 0063???? 206796D8 0063???? 206796E0 0063???? 206796E8 0063???? 206796F0 0063???? 206796F8 0063???? 20679700 0063???? 20679708 0063???? 20679710 0063???? 20679718 0063???? 20679720 0063???? 20679728 0063???? 20679730 0063???? 20679738 0063???? 20679740 0063???? 20679748 0063???? 20679750 0063???? 20679758 0063???? 20679760 0063???? 20679768 0063???? 20679770 0063???? 20679778 0063???? 20679780 0063???? 20679788 0063???? 20679790 0063???? 20679798 0063???? 206797A0 0063???? 206797A8 0063???? 206797B0 0063???? 206797B8 0063???? 206797C0 0063???? 206797C8 0063???? 206797D0 0063???? 206797D8 0063???? 206797E0 0063???? 206797E8 0063???? 206797F0 0063???? 206797F8 0063???? 20679800 0063???? 20679808 0063???? 20679810 0063???? 20679818 0063???? 20679820 0063???? 20679828 0063???? 20679830 0063???? 20679838 0063???? 20679840 0063???? 20679848 0063???? 20679850 0063???? 20679858 0063???? 20679860 0063???? 20679868 0063???? 20679870 0063???? 20679878 0063???? 20679880 0063???? 20679888 0063???? 20679890 0063???? 20679898 0063???? 206798A0 0063???? 206798A8 0063???? 206798B0 0063???? 206798B8 0063???? 206798C0 0063???? 206798C8 0063???? 206798D0 0063???? 206798D8 0063???? 206798E0 0063???? 206798E8 0063???? 206798F0 0063???? 206798F8 0063???? 20679900 0063???? 20679908 0063???? 20679910 0063???? 20679918 0063???? 20679920 0063???? 20679928 0063???? 20679930 0063???? 20679938 0063???? 20679940 0063???? 20679948 0063???? 20679950 0063???? 20679958 0063???? 20679960 0063???? Item Digits (Replace ???? with the digits you want the item to be placed.) 0029 = Fire Orb 002A = Water Orb 002B = Lightning Orb 002C = WInd Orb 002D = Earth Orb 002E = Rage Orb 002F = Flowing Orb 0030 = Tunder Orb 0031 = Cyclone Orb 0032 = Mother Earth Orb 0069 = Hawk Orb 006A = Unicorn Orb 006B = Viper Orb 006C = Titan orb 006D = Lion Orb 006E = Eagle Orb 006F = Gozz Orb 0070 = White Tiger Orb 0071 = Rage Sword Orb 0072 = Flowing Sword Orb 0073 = Cyclone Sword Orb 0074 = Thunder Sword Orb 0075 = M.Earth Sword Orb 0076 = Kangacorn Orb 0077 = Giant Owl Orb 0078 = Violence Orb 0079 = Killer Orb 007A = Counter Orb 007B = Gale Orb 007C = Sunbeam Orb 007D = ???? 007E = Skunk Orb 007F = Balance Orb 0080 = Warrior Orb 0081 = Wizerd Orb 0082 = Prosperity Orb 0083 = Fourtune Orb 0084 = Hunter's Orb 0085 = Champion"s Orb 0086 = Bucket Orb 0087 = Balloon Orb 0088 = Silence Orb to use this code for CODEBREAKER, Just use this master code: 90381BB0 0C0E5A9A Then use the codes as normal. info from : M1 Heng --------- |5. FAQ | --------- 1. Do u like this game? jb. i will give score 8.5 from 10 , for me it`s better than suikoden 4 . 2. arghhh...this game is too hard.. jb. because this game is a strategy game , there are only 22 chapter and every chapter usually has only 1 battle (total about 26 battles) 3. any tips? jb. element terrain is very important here , in the beginning of game, make sure u have at least 2 force bead for each of your character. 4. how long to finish this game ? jb. about 20-25 hours if u are not recruited all characters and finish all quest available about 40 hours if u recruited all characters and finish all quest 5. is there any fury rune? jb. nope...but violence rune is nearly similiar & related 6.how many runes total in this game? jb. 41, - list of all runes : Fire Orb Water Orb Lightning Orb WInd Orb Earth Orb Rage Orb Flowing Orb Thunder Orb Cyclone Orb Mother Earth Orb Hawk Orb Unicorn Orb Viper Orb Titan orb Lion Orb Eagle Orb Gozz Orb White Tiger Orb Rage Sword Orb Flowing Sword Orb Cyclone Sword Orb Thunder Sword Orb M.Earth Sword Orb Kangacorn Orb Giant Owl Orb Violence Orb Killer Orb Counter Orb Gale Orb Sunbeam Orb Skunk Orb Balance Orb Warrior Orb Wizard Orb Prosperity Orb Fourtune Orb Hunter's Orb Champion"s Orb Bucket Orb Balloon Orb Silence Orb 7. are there 108 stars of destiny ? jb. nope...there should be 60 playable characters total (include 4 merceneries) plus edgar,kyril(kid),3 giant owls,3 kangacorn,brandeu,Obel Soldier 2, Obel Soldier,peck,snowe(kid),hero 4(kid),walter,heinz. 8. how to ...(other topic)..? jb. plese,stop that! , this guide is only for "orb guide" information 9. i want to sharing information... jb. please email to a_tumiwa@yahoo.com , thanks before.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |6.list all of the runes that showing up in suikoden (game,book,site,etc| ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alert Rune Alertness Angry Dragon Rune back gate rune Balance Rune Balloon rune Banshee Rune Barrier Rune beast rune black rune (same with conquerer rune) Black Sword Rune Blazing sword rune (same with Sword of Rage Rune) Blinking Rune Blue Drop Rune Blue Gate Rune blue moon rune Boar Boronda Hawk Bright Shield Rune Bucket Champion's Rune charm Chimera Rune circle rune Clone Comet Conquerer rune Counter Rune Cyclone Rune Cyclone Sword rune Darkness Rune Devil's Doll Double Tusk Double-Beat Rune Double-Strike Rune Down Rune Dragon rune Drain Draining Rune Dryad Rune Eagle Earth Rune Eight-Devil (same with eightfold rune) eightfold rune Evil-Purifying Rune (gs code only, suikoden IV) Exertion Rune Falcon Rune Fire Breath Rune Fire Dragon Rune Fire Lizard Rune Fire Rune Fire Sealing Rune Firefly Rune Flood (same with Flowing) Flowing Rune Flowing sword rune Fortune Rune Friendship Rune front gate rune Full Moon Fury Rune Gadget Gale Rune Gale sword rune (same with Sword of Cyclone Rune) gate rune Giant Owl rune Goss Gozz Rune Great earth sword rune (???) Great Hawk Rune Groundhog Rune Hate Hawk (suiko tactics , or gs code suikoden IV ) Haziness Hazy Rune Holy Howling Rune Hunter Rune Hunter's rune Ishen rune (Mother earth???) Isshin Jongleur Kangacorn rune Killer Rune Kindness Rune Kite Rune Knight Rune Lightning Rune Lion Rune Lion's Trial Rune (suikoden saturn version) M.Earth Sword rune Magic Drain Rune Mallet Mayfly Rune Medicine Rune minstrel rune (same with jangleur rune) Mother Earth Rune Night rune Nymph Rune One truth rune (???) Pale Gate Phero Rune Phoenix Pixie Rune Poison Rune Prosperity Rune Rabid Fang Rune Rage Rune Rage Sword rune Red Rose Resurrection Rune Ripple Rune Of Balance (suiko tactics,or gs code suikoden IV) Rune of beginning Rune of change rune of dawn rune of dusk rune of punishment Shield Shining Wind Rune Shining Wing Shrike Rune Sickle-Weasel Silence Rune Skunk Rune slash rune Sleep Rune Solitude Rune (gameshark suikoden 2) Soul Eater Rune (same with rune of life and death) sovereign rune Spark Rune Spider Slay Rune Spreading Flame strength rune (???) Sun Rune Sunbeam Rune Swallow Rune Sword Of Cyclone Sword Of Rage Sword Of Thunder Sylph Rune Technique Rune Thunder Rune thunder sword rune (same with Sword of Thunder Rune) Titan Rune Trick Rune True Earth True Fire True Holy Rune (wrong translation) True Lightning True Water True Wind Turtle Twin Ring Rune twin-fang rune (same with unicorn rune) Unicorn Rune Violence Rune Viper Rune Waking Rune walking (wrong translation??) wall Rune War Horse Warrior Rune Watari Special Water Rune wavlet rune (same with viper rune) White Saint Rune White Tiger Rune Wind Rune Wizard Rune Wrath zexen rune (wrong translation) -------------------- |7. thanks credit | -------------------- thankyou very much for : 1. Konami for making this game 2. Gamefaqs (help all gamers in the world) 3. Suikosource for any info before and after i play this game 4. all friends in all suikoden forums 5. all people that help me and.... 6. 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